14.3% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.54, 550 cases, $50. A
45.8-acre Estate vineyard located off Eastside Road just south of the
winery. Clones include 2A and Dijon 113 and 115. Aged for 12 months
in 40% new Burgundian oak barrels, with an additional three months in
barrel for select barrels.
·Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass.
Nicely perfumed with aromas of Bing cherries, baking spices and a hint of
toasty oak. Very soft and creamy on the mid palate with gossamer tannins.
The theme is cherries with an added cola accent. A feminine wine that is easy
to cozy up to and deserving of the winery’s “flagship” designation.Reviewed January 11, 2012